Almost half of UK travellers would go to a country undergoing a political crisis or natural disaster despite the obvious risks, according to a poll.
A survey of 1,139 HolidayExtras.com customers during April 2011 found that:
12% admitted they would fly to a dangerous destination if they couldn’t get a refund
23% said they’d be prepared to risk personal safety for a business trip
7% claimed they would actually single out a risky destination
58% declared they wouldn’t head to a country in crisis in a million years.
“I am quite surprised at just how many travellers would be willing to put their lives at risk for an overseas stay,†said Anthony Clarke Cowell, HolidayExtras.com’s head of product innovation and development.
By Bev Fearis
